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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,952.63, 237,316.52 and 96,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,952.63, 237,316.52 and 96,501.13 is: 133,183.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,952.63 : 237,316.52 = 96,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,952.63/237,316.52 = 96,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,952.63x = 237,316.52 × 96,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,952.63x = 22,901,312,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,312,347.67/171,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,183.84

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